NACC/WG/5 — DP/06 24/05/17 Fifth North American, Central American and Working Group Meeting (NACC/WG/5) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 22-26 May 2017

Agenda Item 3 Implementation on Air Navigation Matters 3.3 ANI/WG Progress on AIM, ATM and CNS

PBN IMPLEMENTATION TASKFORCE PROGRESS REPORT

(Presented by the PBN TF Rapporteur)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This discussion paper presents the updated progress report of the PBN Taskforce taking into consideration deliberations of the PBN Taskforce during NACC/WG/5.

Strategic • Safety Objectives: • Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency • Security & Facilitation • Economic Development of Air Transport • Environmental Protection References: • NAMCAR Regional Performance-Based Air Navigation Implementation Plan (RPBANIP) • Minutes of PBN TF teleconferences • Final report of ICAO/IATA/CANSO Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Harmonization, Modernization and Implementation Meeting for the Caribbean (CAR) Region 28 March – 1 April 2016, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States • Final report of Third NAM/CAR Air Navigation Implementation Working Group Meeting (ANI/WG/3) ICAO NACC Regional Office, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 to 6 April 2016 • Progress Report by PBN Task Force WP/08 ANI/WG3 • Final report of Regional and National Air Navigation Performance Framework/Aviation System Block Upgrade (ASBU) Implementation Workshop for the NAM/CAR Regions (Mexico City, Mexico, 22 – 26 August 2016) • Final report of Second ICAO/IATA/CANSO Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Harmonization, Modernization and Implementation Meeting for the Caribbean (CAR) Region San Jose, Costa Rica, 7– 9 December 2016

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1. Introduction

1.1 During the NACC/WG/5 Meeting, the PBN taskforce (TF) met as a Working Group Committee and discussed the following working papers/information papers:

WP/02, WP/03, WP/09, WP/13, IP/02

1.2 The PBN TF also engaged in discussion relating to issues such as:

• PBN Taskforce Terms of reference (TORs) • PBN Taskforce Points of Contact (POCs) • PBN Taskforce action plan • Progress and activities accomplished from ANI/WG/03 to date • Training needs • Assistance required from ICAO

1.3 The Working Group Committee consisted of representatives from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Mexico, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United States, Trinidad and Tobago, COCESNA, ECCAA, IATA and ICAO. A telephone call was also made to the CANSO Latin American and Caribbean Regional Director to discuss CANSO’s continued involvement in the PBN Task fForce activities.

2. PBN TF Progress and results

2.1 For ASBU Training, the ICAO NACC Office held the Regional and National Air Navigation Performance Framework/Aviation System Block Upgrade (ASBU) Implementation Workshop for the NAM/CAR Regions (Mexico City, Mexico, 22 - 26 August 2016). The workshop was attended by 40 representatives of 15 NAM/CAR States/Territories, and 4 International Organizations.

2.2 Successful RNAV 5 live trials held within PIARCO’s Continental en-route airspace in July 2016, with the participation of major airline operators (e.g. AAL, ACA, DAL, TAM and UAL). Results from the trials showed savings in fuel, time and increased operational efficiency.

2.3 There were two PBN task force teleconferences held in June 2016. Items discussed were the new PBN route proposals and the submission in the ICAO format. Routes had to be finalized by June 30th 2016 for ICAO’s approval.

2.4 In preparation for the Second PBN Harmonization, Modernization and Implementation Meeting held in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 6- 9 December 2016, a series of monthly teleconferences was also held to discuss progress post ICAO/IATA/CANSO Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Harmonization, Modernization and Implementation Meeting for the Caribbean (CAR) as well as other matters.

2.5 There were four teleconferences held in total to discuss these matters.

Items discussed:

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• Review and open items from previous meetings/teleconferences. • Updates on Modernization/Harmonization Activities – Group Rapporteurs • Updates on Implementation Activity • New route proposals as PfA1 to be presented at the Costa Rica meeting. This PfA will be included in ICAO DOC 7030 - Regional Supplementary Procedures and DOC 8733- Air Navigation Plan- Caribbean and South American Regions.

2.6 There was an ATS Routes review teleconference on 23 November 2016 for final review of routes before admission to PfA1

2.7 The Second PBN Harmonization, Modernization and Implementation Meeting updated information for the Proposal for Amendment (PfA) development to Doc 8733 – Air Navigation Plan — Caribbean and South American Regions.

2.8 The Meeting discussed relevant actions on the Proposal for Amendment implementation as follows:

• Route proposals were reviewed one by one, allowing the interaction among stakeholders in order to concur in modifications, changes and agreements • United States noted that the PBN ATS Routes within its FIRs may be used by aircraft below FL180 and that for regulatory reasons, it does not use the Upper or Lower designator prefixes to differentiate • Dominican Republic did not reflect Venezuela and Curacao requirements • Colombia agreement is required on waypoints in the Maiquetia and Curacao FIRs • expressed concern for not concluding their proposal • ICAO will assist States with the assignment of 5LNC with ICARD system usage

2.9 As agreed at the first PBN meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, all participating States agreed, to the extent applicable, to reduce longitudinal separation from 80 NM to 40 NM between transferred air traffic operating in the Flight Information Regions (FIRs) of the CAR Region. Some States, in some areas, further agreed to reduce separation to 20 NM between transferred air traffic operating in the CAR Region FIRs.

2.10 LoAs for the coordination and operational procedures between the air traffic control facilities continue to be negotiated and signed. As discussions have now included FIRs of States in the ICAO South America (SAM) Region, States and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) have agreed to further review and introduce applicable longitudinal separation minima of 40 NM or 20 NM between transferred air traffic operating in the FIRs of the CAR region and adjacent FIRs of the SAM Region.

• There were review proposals of new PBN Routes, Implementation and trials in the FIRs of the CAR Region and Coordination with Adjacent Regions During these discussions, States and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) of the CAR and SAM Regions agreed to further review Air Traffic Service (ATS) new Routes, in order to introduce all the new requirements of the air traffic operating in the FIRs of the CAR Region and adjacent FIRs of the SAM Region, in this regard the Meeting agreed on the following: CAR States submit routes NACC/WG/5 — DP/06 — 4 —

which have been agreed by the respective adjacent FIRs to ICAO for a Second Proposal for Amendment (PfA2) not later than 27 February 2017. • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will submit proposed Area Navigation (RNAV) routes from the METROPLEX and “Y” projects to harmonize regional ATS route network.

2.11 In order to have better coordination and harmonization within the sub-regions, the ANI/WG PBN Taskforce selected Regional champions as follows:

• Mr. Robert Rooplal – Trinidad and Tobago- (ECAR)

• Mr. Alexi Batista – Dominican Republic -Eastern (C/CAR)

• Mr. Courtney Malcolm – Jamaica- Western -(C/CAR) Mr. Christopher Chambers (former)

• Mr. César Turcios Valiente-Costa Rica—()

2.12 It was concluded the need for intersessional work. It was agreed that monthly teleconferences with the Regional champions be held to discuss the following:

• Review of Completed Proposal for Amendment (PfA) • Submission/Briefings of New Proposals • Presentation by States • Review of Progress on Longitudinal Separation • Break-out sessions by Regions facilitated by Champions • Briefings by IATA on Operational Matters

2.13 During this meeting, Cuba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago presented new ATS routes to be proposed for the second Proposal for Amendment, to be coordinated with adjacent FIRs through their Regional champions.

2.14 Monthly teleconferences were held on the following dates to discuss as follows:

• 9 February 2017: Development of the Second Proposal for Amendment (PfA2)and report on the event logistics for the Third (3rd) PBN meeting in Florida, United States from 8 to 12 May 2017. • 17 March 2017 (For Champions): To report on Proposals for Amendment (PfA1 and PfA2). • 17 March 2017: To report on Proposals for Amendment (PfA1 and PfA2). • 28 March 2017: To update on Proposals for Amendment (PfA1 and PfA2).

2.15 An ICAO PBN Go Team Mission was conducted from March 13 – 15, 2017 in Jamaica. The team performed a gap analysis on the Jamaica PBN Implementation Plan and has since submitted recommendations aimed at accelerating their progress. NACC/WG/5 — DP/06 — 5 —

2.16 Regarding PfA2, champions were notified by ICAO NACC that there are still some unresolved coordination problems, delayed by lack of response of some states. ICAO NACC determined that 31 March 2017 as the new deadline for this submission (PfA2).

2.17 On 31 March 2017 ICAO NACC advised that the Third (3rd) Meeting (Florida, United States, 8-12 May 2017) will be postponed, due to venue conflicts.

2.18 There will be a teleconference on 21 April 2017 to provide follow-up in this matter and PfAs status.

3. Discussion

3.1 The WG discussed the importance of the PBN GO-TEAM Missions. All agreed that the missions were beneficial to those that have already received them and that all States/Territories/Organizations, that have not already done so, should seek to take advantage of this initiative.

3.2 The WG discussed the quantification of fuel savings by airline operators based on PBN implementation. IATA advised that actual fuel savings can only be quantified after the first phase of upper airspace PBN route restructuring takes place.

3.3 It was agreed that in order to obtain the current status of effective PBN implementation within the region, a new PBN survey should be conducted with all States/Territories/Organizations by the end of September 2017. The ICAO NACC ATM RO advised that he will conduct this survey as part of his familiarization with POC’s from each State/Territory /Organization.

3.4 Training needs identified by the WG to assist with PBN implementation are as follows:

• Instrument Flight Procedure Design • Airspace Design • ATCO PBN Training • Pilot Training • Airline Flight Dispatcher Training

3.5 Although the upper airspace PBN route re-design has already begun, it was reported that attention was required in the Lower Airspace/Terminal Airspace (TMA’s). The connectivity between the upper airspace and lower airspace designs require specific collaborative workshops between relative ANSPs and stakeholders. It is imperative that decision makers recognize the need for suitably qualified/trained representation at these meetings. Additionally, there is a requirement for personnel with decision making capabilities. COCESNA advised that they have started a programme with the States in the lower airspace to ensure harmonization of the lower and upper airspace design. The ECAR advised that a workshop was held in Trinidad and Tobago in November 2015 during which an initial concept was designed, however, a meeting amongst all TMA’s, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico and Sint Marten is required.

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3.6 Lack of resources continues to be a major impediment to effective PBN implementation. The WG discussed that the following elements were necessary in order for PBN implementation objectives to be met:

• Human Resource – Staffing availability/Organizational Structure aimed at ensuring the availability of suitably trained and qualified subject matter expertise. • Financial Resources - training, attendance to meetings/workshops, hardware/software to aid in airspace and procedure design or outsourcing of PBN procedures and airspace design.

3.7 The WG identified the need for operational meetings with airline operators in order to engage in CDM regarding the Airspace Concept. This discussion should also centre on the understanding the Airspace Organization and Management initiatives were being developed to ensure average operational benefit to all stakeholders.

3.8 In November 2014, ICAO included amendment 6 to the document 8168 Vol 2 which incorporated new criteria for BARO VNAV procedures. Due to this, procedures that were developed prior to this amendment should be reviewed to ensure compliance.

3.9 Reviews of the Work Programme, Terms of Reference and Points of Contact were conducted and are attached as Appendix A, B and C respectively.

4. PBN Taskforce Recommendations

4.1 States/Territories/Organizations need to continue engaging in the CDM process with all stakeholders when re-designing their airspace.

4.2 States/Territories should continue to provide data to ICAO NACC RO and the PBN Taskforce on developments in their airspace.

4.3 States/Territories/Organizations should continue to participate in the regional project to harmonize the upper level airspace routing structure among the NAM/CAR/SAM Regions.

4.4 States/Territories/Organizations should take advantage of the PBN Go Team Missions provided by the ICAO NACC Office.

4.5 States/Territories/Organizations should ensure that suitably trained/qualified personnel should attend workshops/meetings relating to airspace design.

4.6 States/Territories/Organizations should ensure that regular meetings are held with airline operators and other stakeholders in order to ensure the effectiveness of PBN implementation initiatives.

4.6 PBN Taskforce TELCONS to be held during the first week of every month.

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5. Draft Conclusions

DRAFT CONCLUSION NACC/WG/5/XX EFFECTIVENESS OF PBN AIRSPACE HARMONIZATION MEETINGS

That, in order to improve the effectiveness of the PBN Airspace harmonization workshops/meetings/telcons NAM/CAR States/Territories/Organizations should:

a) ensure that suitably trained/qualified personnel should attend workshops/meetings relating to airspace design.

b) ensure that human and financial resources are provided to ensure that PBN implementation objectives are achieved.

DRAFT CONCLUSION NACC/WG/5/XX ANALYSIS OF CURRENT PBN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS IN THE NAM/CAR REGION AND MEASUREMENT OF ITS EFFECTIVENESS

That, in order to determine the current state of PBN implementation in the NAM/CAR Region, determine the roadblocks to implementation and identify ineffective initiatives utilized on past PBN projects;

PBN Task Force:

a) develops and submit a PBN survey form to the ICAO NACC ATM RO by June 30, 2017;

ICAO NACC Office:

b) conducts surveys with NAM/CAR States/Territories/ Organizations by September 30 2017; and

c) provides results of survey to PBN Taskforce by October 2017.

DRAFT CONCLUSION NACC/WG/5/XX CDM WITH STAKEHOLDERS

That, in order to improve the effectiveness of the PBN Airspace implementation, NAM/CAR States/Territories/Organizations should engage in regular CDM meetings with the airline operators and other stakeholders.

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6. Suggested Actions

6.1 The Meeting is invited to:

a) take note of the deliberations of the PBN Taskforce during the NACC/WG/5;

b) accept the draft conclusions of the PBN Taskforce; and

c) propose any other action or task as deemed necessary.

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ACTION PLAN FOR PBN IMPLEMENTATION REVISION MAY/MAYO 2017

Task Name/ Tarea Start/ Finish Deliverables/ Follow-up/ Responsible/ Observations/ Inicio / Final Resultados Seguimiento Responsables Comments- Observaciones/ Comentarios a) Implement PBN APR JUN i) Update the ICAO/IATA/CANSO PBN States/Organizations to Airspace Redesign 2015 2019 regional PBN Upper PBN Harmonization Taskforce, develop a PBN Airspace Project for oceanic, Airspace concept Meetings & Airline ICAO, CANSO, Redesign Project continental and with Operators IATA, States, including: terminal areas in of implementation Territories, a revision of regional ATS NAM/CAR/SAM activities for the Organizations, Route network. Region in accordance period Airline with the ICAO PBN 2015-2019 Operators Resources required: Manual Doc 9613 Airspace Designers, and Doc 9992 ATCOs, Airline Operators, ANSP Decision makers APR DEC ii) Update the PBN Harmonization PBN States/Organizations to 2015 2018 regional PBN Lower Meetings between Taskforce, develop a PBN Airspace Airspace concept FIR ANSP and TMAs ICAO, IATA, Redesign Project with ANSPs & Airline CANSO, including: implementation Operators States, a revision of regional ATS activities for the Territories, Route network. period Organizations, 2015-2018 Airline Resources required: Operators Airspace Designers, ATCOs, Airline Operators, ANSP Decision makers b) Develop and APR DEC PBN training ICAO PBN Manual States, PBN TF to engage with implement PBN 2015 2018 programme includes guidelines Territories, Civil Aviation Training training programme to develop training Int. orgs, Centers to develop PBN for pilots, ATCOs, programmes Operators training programmes for operators and and ANSPs pilots and controllers regulators c) Implement APR DEC Implement States continue PBN TF, CDOs/CCOs for 2015 2018 CDOs/CCOs in TMAs implementation of States, SIDs/STARS in CDOs and CCOs Territories, terminal areas based Int. Org on RNAV 1-2 and RNP 1-/2 navigation specification, as required d) Evaluate current JUN SEP Current status Ongoing PBN TF state of PBN 2017 2017 relating to PBN ICAO, States, implementation implementation in Territories, within the region the region Int. Orgs e) Efficient APR DEC Analysis of ANSPs of States, ANSPs of PBN TF to support application of 2014 2018 applicable Territories, Int. Orgs States, ANSPs in reduction from longitudinal separation minima to update existing Territories, 80 NM to 40NM by DEC separation across for transfer traffic Letters of Int. Orgs 2016 and to 20NM by the NAM/CAR/SAM between FIRs Agreement (LOAs) DEC 2017 regions. between ATC units Some FIRs were using as low as 5NM in their own airspace, based on existing procedures NACC/WG/5 — DP/06 — A2 —

Task Name/ Tarea Start/ Finish Deliverables/ Follow-up/ Responsible/ Observations/ Inicio / Final Resultados Seguimiento Responsables Comments- Observaciones/ Comentarios and LOAs.

f) Develop post- 2010 DEC States to conduct Permanent On States, On going implementation 2019 post- going activity Territories, PBN Safety implementation conducted by States Int. Assessment PBN Safety Organisations Programme Assessment h) Monitor 2008 DEC Annual review of On-going activity ICAO, States, On going implementation 2019 PBN conducted by ICAO Territories, progress implementation Int. Organisations

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TASK FORCE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION (PBN) AIRSPACE CONCEPT

1. Background

1.1 During the first ANI/WG meeting, a PBN Implementation Task Force was formed in order to streamline related air navigation implementation activities. This Task Force shall carry out specific studies to support Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) implementation in the NAM/CAR Regions in accordance with the NAM/CAR RPBANIP, as well as update and report progress to the ANI/WG based on the action plan for these tasks.

2. Responsibilities

The Task Force is responsible for:

a) Work Programme Management b) Continued refinement and ongoing review of the NAMCAR PBN Implementation Plan and monitoring and reporting on its application in the Regions c) Assisting States with optimizing the Air Traffic Services (ATS) route structure within the NAM/CAR Regions based on PBN Airspace Concept implementation d) Carrying out specific studies, developing guidance material and organizing workshops and seminars to assist States with Area Navigation/Required Navigation Performance (RNAV/RNP) implementation in the en-route, terminal, and approach flight phases, taking into account the PBN concept according to the ICAO Strategic Objectives and Global Plan Initiatives (GPIs) e) Assisting States with preparation and review of their PBN Implementation Plan to ensure regional harmonization and possible inclusion in ICAO regional documentation f) Identifying deficiencies and constraints with PBN implementation, and propose solutions that would facilitate resolution of such problems g) Addressing other regional PBN implementation issues, including those related to safety management h) Reviewing activities of PBN Task Forces from other regions, including their PBN implementation action plans, to ensure harmonization and avoid duplication of work

3. Working Methods

The Task Force will:

a) Present its work programme containing activities in terms of objectives, responsibilities, deliverables and timelines b) Avoid duplicating work within the ANI/WG and maintain close coordination among the existing entities to optimize use of available resources and experience c) Designate, as necessary, ad hoc groups to work on specific topics and activities and organize clearly defined tasks and activities d) Coordinate tasks to maximize efficiency and reduce costs via electronic means including emails, telephone and teleconference calls, and convene meetings as necessary e) Report on and coordinate the progress of assigned tasks to the ANI/WG

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4. Work Programme - will be included

5. Membership:

Task Force Member- State/T/IO email Shenneth Phillips Antigua and Barbuda [email protected] Cedric Murrell Barbados [email protected] Jeff Cochrane Canada [email protected] Armando Hernandez Cuba [email protected] Jacques Lasten Curacao [email protected] Julio Mejia [email protected] Dominican Republic Jose Perez [email protected] TBD Haiti Heriberto Sierra Honduras [email protected] Orville Shaw [email protected] Jamaica Donald Shaw [email protected] Mario Altamirano Nicaragua [email protected] TBD Mexico Riaaz Mohammed Trinidad and Tobago [email protected] (Rapporteur) Nicholas Tallman United States [email protected] James Sheridan United States [email protected] Javier Vanegas CANSO [email protected] Juan Carlos Trabanino COCESNA [email protected] Marco Vidal IATA [email protected] TBD IFALPA TBD IFATCA

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POINTS OF CONTACT

STATE/ORGANIZATION/TERRITORY/FIR PBN (POC)NAME EMAIL Antigua & Barbuda Shenneth Phillips [email protected] Barbados Kendrick Mason [email protected] Costa Rica Edwin Jimenez [email protected] Barrantes Cuba Jorge Centella Artola [email protected] Curacao Jacques Lasten [email protected] ECCAA Anthony Meade [email protected] Guatemala Enio Hernandez [email protected] Haiti Eric Legagneur [email protected] Honduras Heriberto Sierra [email protected] Pavon Jamaica Courtney Malcolm [email protected] Mexico Jose Gil Jimenez [email protected] Augusto Gomez Rojas [email protected] Nicaragua Eleane Salguera M. [email protected] Republica Dominicana Alexi Batista [email protected] [email protected] Saint Lucia Errol Cherubin [email protected] Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Lyda Ollivierre [email protected] Trinidad and Tobago Robert Rooplal [email protected] United States Focal POC William Fernandez [email protected] Bruce Kinsler [email protected] United States – San Juan Felipe Fraticelli [email protected] United States – Miami Janice Deak [email protected] United States – Houston Mike McGhee [email protected] United States – New York Jim Webb [email protected] COCESNA Cesar Turcios Valiente [email protected] Pablo Luna [email protected] Victor Andrade [email protected] IATA Marco Vidal [email protected] CANSO Javier Vanegas [email protected]

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